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[#816] Plant Introduction Scheme was sanctioned at IARI, New Delhi in . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer

(A) 1947

Explanation

Solution: Plant Introduction Scheme was sanctioned at IARI, New Delhi in 1947 . The ICAR scheme for “Plant Introduction” commenced functioning in 1946 in the Botany Division of IARI under the leadership of the late Dr. Harbhajan Singh as the first ‘Operational Scientist’. The unit was further expanded and strengthened as ‘Plant Introduction and Exploration Organization’ in the Botany Division in 1956 and later developed as a separate ‘Division of Plant Introduction’ in IARI in 1961. It was upgraded to an independent institute 'The National Bureau of Plant Introduction' in August 1976 which was rechristened as 'The National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources' in January 1977.

[#817] Which of the following growth regulator is recommended for the maintenance of freshness in cut leafy vegetables?
Correct Answer

(D) Cytokinin

Explanation

Solution: Cytokinin is the growth regulator that is recommended for the maintenance of freshness in cut leafy vegetables. Cytokinin is the plant hormone that is found to have profound effects in delaying the ageing of plants and thus increases the shelf life of vegetables and fruits. It promotes cell division and increases cell expansion during the proliferation and expansion stages of leaf cell development, respectively.

[#818] True potato seed concept was 1 st realized to raise commercial crop in India by . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer

(A) Dr. S. Ramanujan

Explanation

Solution: The true potato seed concept was 1st realized to raise a commercial crop in India by Dr. S. Ramanujan . It was first evolved through sexual reproduction by Ramanujam in 1957 and subsequently, its commercial viability was tested. However, the high heterozygosity of seedlings of TPS and uniformity in crop hampered its commercial adoption by farmers. This technique is used for disease-free seed production. It is the technique for virus-free seed production. The cost of tuber-treating chemicals is also reduced because of the relatively lesser volume of tuberlets.

[#819] The word "Olericulture" is derived from . . . . . . . . word.
Correct Answer

(B) Latin

Explanation

Solution: The word "Olericulture" is derived from the Latin word. In horticulture, olericulture specifically refers to the branch that deals with the cultivation of vegetables. The term " olericulture " comes from the Latin word " oleris ," which means "kitchen garden" or "vegetable garden." So, the correct answer is Option B: Latin.

[#820] Man made vegetable is
Correct Answer

(C) Rutabaga

Explanation

Solution: The man-made vegetable is Rutabaga . A man-made (or person-made) vegetable is one that humans have created through cross-breeding and selective breeding. This helps science and the food industry create new varieties of foods with attractive qualities like appearance, texture and flavour. Rutabaga roots are eaten as human food in a variety of ways and the leaves can be eaten as a leaf vegetable. The roots and tops are also used for livestock, either fed directly in the winter or foraged in the field during the other seasons.